Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by * Diversity – means difference and recognises that people have things in common with each other; they are also different and unique. Diversity is about recognising and valuing everyone’s culture, personality, age, race, sex, disability, gender, religion and beliefs.
1.1 Explain what is meant by a) Diversity b) Equality c) Inclusion ANSWER FOR EACH a) Diversity means that by the way each is being who they are is different from de next and the things that make the difference should be embraced by the society in order to enhance peoples life. b) Equality means that each individual is valued the same within the society (having the same rights under the law, equal access to healthcare, education, social resources or housing, the same opportunities of achieving their potential), regardless of their gender, race, faith, nationality, age, sexual orientation or class. c) Inclusion means the process of improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of people, disadvantaged on the basis of their identity, to take part in society. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination ANSWER Discrimination can cause people to have low self-esteem, low self-confidence and low social expectations that can lead to stress and depression which can reduce people's life chances, career opportunities, difficulties in communicating or co-operating with others and can have negative effects on health and well being. 1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity ANSWER Inclusive practice towards improving people's ability, their dignity, their self-esteem and self-confidence by accepting and embrace their differences supports diversity and leads to improved life chances and also to equal opportunities for all, which promotes equality.
Assessment task SHC 33 – Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Diversity is meant that each individual is different and unique and is about valuing individual differences. Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Not everybody is the same but it will recognise their needs and those they are met in different ways. Inclusion means everyone to be included regarding gender, race and age.
L3 HSC Technical Certificate unit worksheet Unit 303 - Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings The numbers in the bracket after each question relate to the assessment criteria in the standards 1. Explain what is meant by (1.1.1) a. Diversity It may include the differences in gender, age, religious beliefs, ethnicity, language, social class, sexual orientation etc. You must respect and celebrate these differences and treat people with respect, as individuals. b. Equality All people has the right to the same opportunities, rights, respect and choices.
7th July 2014 Candidate No. SHC 33 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit Ref: Y/601/1437 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 2.1 Explain what is meant by: Diversity It means understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be in values, attitudes, race, ethnicity, skills & life experience, cultures, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs or other ideologies.
Equality also means being equal no matter what you race, gender, age, disability, religion, cultural differences and sexual orientation. By eliminating prejudice and discrimination we can deliver a service that is fair and personal to the individuals which promotes a happy environment were the residents feel safe to be themselves no matter what. Inclusion is a sense of belonging, feeling included, respected, valued for who you are, feeling a level of support from those around you. There are two main models of practice underpinning equality and diversity. Inclusion, the equal opportunities model and the difference and diversity model.
e. Explain: * the importance of inclusion and its link to the terms in “d” Inclusion links with diversity and equality. It is important to understand someone's differences so that you can include them and treat them equally and fairly. Everyone should feel respected. Being valued for who and what they are. Everyone has a full and active participation and have a sense of belonging.
By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Inclusion: whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. Full d active participation, feeling respected, feeling a sense of belonging, being valued for who you are. 1.2- Indirect Discrimination: Indirect discrimination occurs when policies and practices, which appear neutral or fair because they are applied to everyone, actually disadvantage people and particular groups within society.
When it is used as a contrast or addition to equality, it is about recognising individual as well as group differences, treating people as individuals, and placing positive value on diversity in the community and in the workforce. -Equality. Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favorably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everone can participate and has the oppurtunity to fulfill their potential' (DoH 2004). -Inclusion.
Diversity consists of both visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as; background, culture, personality and work style and also the protected characteristics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief and age. By recognising and understand individual differences we are able to create an environment in which everybody feels valued. 1.1 b- Equality Equality means the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. Equality is about making sure that people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everybody in exactly the same way.